2003 News Archive


July 2003

FCIHR welcomes new Board Members


May 2003

Symposium and the "Ottawa Evening" 2003 attract record attendance
Update (Mar/04): Symposium proceedings available


April 2003

Excerpts from Dr. Henry Friesen's speech on innovation in health
published in the "Toronto Star"

Dr. Charles H. Hollenberg 1930-2003


March 2003

Dr. Charles Hollenberg to receive Friends of CIHR Distinguished Service Award at "The Ottawa Evening 2003"

"The Ottawa Evening 2003"
Please join us for the fifth annual gala fundraiser and awards banquet in support of health research.


February 2003
FCIHR Symposium 2003 and "Ottawa Evening" to be held May 14
"The Translation of Genomic Science to Social Well-Being and Human Health" is the focus of our annual Symposium/Public Forum which will be held May 14, 2003 at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa. This event is preceded by our open Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting and you are encouraged to participate in this all day event.
Update (Mar/04): Symposium proceedings available

Reactions to Federal Budget 2003
CIHR President Alan Bernstein's Open Letter to Canada's health research community
Dr. Bernstein strongly encourages researchers to write to local Members of Parliament within the next few weeks to let them know about work being done with funding from CIHR.

CIHR President's Message
Dr. Alan Bernstein explains the budget's benefits to the CIHR community.

Canadian Health Research Council reacts to Budget 2003

The Geee! in Genome - A National Education Project opens April 25 at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa


January 2003
FCIHR Calendars are available

Health research community releases final report

Drs Charles Hollenberg and Fraser Mustard inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame


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